Shekhawati paintings

Shekhawati paintings
Shekhawati describes a district, or nizamat, of the pre-Independence kingdom of Dhundar or Jaipur.

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Phad Paintings

Phad Paintings


Phad painting is a popular style of folk painting, practiced in Rajasthan state of India.
This style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth, known as phad. The narratives

of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly of Pabuji and Devnarayan are depicted on the phads.

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Pahari Paintings

Pahari Paintings
Pahari Miniature Paintings


Pahari painting is closely related to Rajasthani painting. Pahari as the name suggests,
were paintings executed in the hily region of India in the sub-Himalayan state of himachal Pradesh
during 17th-19th century. Pahari miniatures known for their minute details and deep feeling for human emotions.

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Rajput Paintings

Rajput Painting
Rajput paintings also known as Rajasthani painting. Rajput painting evolved and flourished during the 18th century, in the royal courts of rajputana.

Rajput paintings depict a number of themes, events of epics like the Ramayana
and the Mahabharata, Krishna’s life, beautiful landscapes, and humans. Miniatures
in manuscripts or single sheets to be kept in albums were the preferred
medium of Rajput painting.


Schools of Rajput Painting
Starting from the 16th century, when the Rajput Painting originated, numerous schools emerged, including:
Mewar School of paintings
Hadoti School of paintings
Kishangarh School of paintings
Dhundar School of paintings

http://thikanarajputana.in/

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